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GoodRead Johnny Burke’s Blog At CopyBet Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 1m 7f 214y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 5223-3 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won this race by 13l a year ago and was still in good form when last seen last summer/autumn; has fitness to prove after eight-month absence, though, and current mark probably demands a career-best performance. |
11/2 |
|
7 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
5yo who won at Southwell (2m, good) in June on second chase start and has been runner-up at Worcester (2m, good) on last two outings, bumping into an improved winner most recently; stayed well on the Flat and he's been shaping as though this step back up in trip could prompt further improvement. |
3/1 |
Form: P49-U6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Emphatic winner of a handicap chase at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last August but he's generally struggled since including in three runs this spring; overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment removed. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 9lb |
Second runner for yard; sole win came over fences at 2m4f here last year; mostly poor since including beaten a long way the last twice so major questions. |
20/1 |
Form: P2P-36 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Kept on well for second on chase debut at Hereford (2m, good) in November but was pulled up on next outing and made low-key reappearance when third of five (probably only fourth best on merit) at Worcester (2m, good) last month; needs to up his game here. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won a 2m handicap hurdle here (good) in September 2024; pulled up in two of his four starts since but he was runner-up over fences at Hereford (2m, good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and this unexposed chaser is not ruled out after another break. |
7/2 |
Form: 44P9-1 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer but has modest record over hurdles and was well beaten at Taunton (2m, good) last month, after a layoff; might be aided by refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but is not bred for fences; risky. |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won over a mile on the Flat last summer but has yet to transfer that ability to hurdles, last seen pulling up at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in October on handicap hurdle debut; returns from a 184-day break off 3lb lower, but still with a bit to prove. |
25/1 |
Form: 04P-36
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
No threat to easy winner Beorma when third of five on chasing debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago but that run was still quite encouraging, and she might be better suited by this longer trip; won't mind if the ground softens; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ultimately disappointing over hurdles (0-12) but she has some competitive form off this sort of mark and a pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences. |
100/30 |
Form: 55P-55 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Without a win since December 2023 but lost out only by a nose at Worcester (2m4f, good) last summer and returned from break with satisfactory run at Fontwell last month; contender if that recent outing brought him on. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Winless since 2023 and he's been off the track since pulled up in 3m handicap in November; on a useful mark if resurgent after a break. |
11/1 |
Form: /UP-54
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in Ireland in 2023 but unplaced all six hurdle runs for current stable; not beaten far when fifth of six at Worcester (2m, good) recently but not bred for chasing; others are much safer. |
33/1 |
|
5th 8 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Yet to get off the mark over hurdles but unseated two out when travelling easily at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March; pulled up at Uttoxeter since but could be dangerous off bottom weight. |
12/1 |
Form: 233-13 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles but came good over fences at third attempt, making virtually all at good pace at Hereford (2m, good) six weeks ago, despite jumping slightly left throughout; 4lb higher here but this switch to an anti-clockwise track looks the right move. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences. |
8/1 |
Form: 5P1-45 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third chase start, and gave another good account before fading into fourth at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; might collect a minor prize. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third start over fences; that form looks modest and he's 4lb higher here but further progress is possible. |
4/1 |
Form: 064-23 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
All five wins have been over 2m-2m1f, two of which came at this track in 2022; made a pleasing return after a five-month break when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, good) last month but may be vulnerable to younger rivals here. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four chase wins, the latest off today's mark in this race a year ago (good ground); absent since some below-par efforts on slower-than-ideal ground towards end of 2025 and not getting any younger but booking of Sean Bowen drops strong hint he'll be primed for a bold defence. |
11/10 |
Betting Forcast
5/1 Alshadhian, 5/1 Person Of Interest, 20/1 Electric Eddy, 5/1 Most Wanted, 7/1 Feet On The Ground, 10/1 Royal Rhythm, 12/1 Fond Farewell, 5/1 Prairie Queen, 10/1 Walk The Plank, 8/1 Getaway Jewel